The 2022 Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir opens with prominent aromas of vanilla, chocolate, and toasty nutty notes likely from barrel aging. Beneath these, raspberry and Campari-like whole-bunch characteristics emerge alongside a rich core of dark fruit. This full-bodied wine is firmly structured, packed with vibrant fruit, tannins, and energy. It is a robust Pinot Noir, exhibiting the concentration and strength to develop gracefully over time.
"Impressively deep red-purple colour; aromas of vanilla/chocolate and toasty nutty possibly barrel derived characters dominate the nose at first, and with time in the glass raspberry and some Campari whole-bunch characters arise. The wine is full and firmly structured, loaded with fruit, tannin and vitality. A strongly constituted pinot noir with the intensity and structure to age well. There is a deep core of dark fruit that emerges with time in the glass, so be patient."
96 Points - Huon Hooke, The Real Review
"Perfumed aromas of wild blackberries, rose petals, blueberry bush, and forest floor. The palate is tightly wound, with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of dark cherries, cocoa, and cured meat. A well-constructed wine that will evolve nicely in the bottle. Drinkable now, but best from 2028."
96 Points - James Suckling
"This is positively spritely with bright acidity an undercurrent to the ripe fruit flavours. Expect cherries and exotic spices, chinotto/amaro, a whiff of menthol with a slinky, supple palate full of plush tannins. Concentrated, beckoning, and an excellent estate pinot."
96 Points - Jane Faulkner, Halliday's Wine Companion
